WFLA Articles: May 11, 2020

May 11
Iran missile accidentally strikes own ship, killing 19 Coronavirus: 15 patients evacuated from 2 Pinellas nursing homes Disney CEO Bob Chapek talks about plans for reopening Disney World Presidential election vote-by-mail: recipe for cheating or safeguard against COVID-19? White House recommends tests for all nursing home residents Pasco tax collector warns of ‘solar stimulus scam’ LA Sheriff: Inmates tried to contract coronavirus Massachussetts pastor holds service despite warnings, fines $1.1 million for Pinellas coronavirus testing announced by Congressman Crist Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections encouraging residents to vote by mail St. Petersburg man arrested after abusing 7-year-old because she ‘lied’ Manatee County tattoo shop forced to close while others remain open Lawsuit aims to reopen online concealed carry applications in Florida Truck flips during car chase and keeps going Florida unemployment: Frustrations continue with state’s system, DEO Storm Team 8 Forecast: Hot & Dry on Tuesday Exclusive poll: Many not ready to return to restaurants, gyms during COVID-19 pandemic Tampa Bay motorcoach company headed to Washington, D.C. for ‘rolling rally’ Memorial for fallen law enforcement officers goes virtual White House requiring everyone who enters the West Wing to wear a mask or face covering Poll: Americans split on returning to work following pandemic shutdown Florida’s under-performing unemployment system overpaying some recipients Tampa Bay area fitness club owners protest, want to know when they can reopen Lakeland Publix employee tests positive for COVID-19 House Republicans create Task Force to investigate China for role in spread of coronavirus Florida coronavirus: How to quickly research nursing homes Lovebugs: How to stop them from wrecking your car, home People back to work haven’t been able to stop unemployment benefits Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he has restarted California factory against local orders Tips to ‘Flatten the Curve’ Republican senators introduce coronavirus data privacy bill Married couple, 85 and 86, shot in Delaware cemetery; 1 dead Congressman: Telecommuting can’t happen until computer systems are better protected from hackers Help on the way: United Way of Central FL helping to distribute federal aid to Polk County residents Pinellas Co. beachgoers comply with social distancing but get cited for parking violations after beaches reopen Indian Rocks school hosts “Senior Roll” for graduates Tampa Bay salons, barbershops reopen with new guidelines and many changes Trump holding briefing to discuss testing capacity as members of administration self-quarantine Post-it note left for woman diagnosed with COVID-19 reads no more mail delivery Doctor shares photo of crowded United Airlines flight Pinellas County’s beach capacity dashboard inactive for now, opening again this weekend Florida police locate missing 11-year-old boy AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July Produce Pick: Herbs with Claire New video shows Ahmaud Arbery at construction site just before death Biotech company: Coronavirus antibody doses ready at end of summer Elective Surgery: Facial and Reconstructive Iran missile accidentally strikes own ship, killing 19 Restaurant uses shower curtains to separate customers As countries restart, WHO warns about lack of virus tracing Disney World now accepting hotel reservations for July 1 or later Entire cast of ‘The Office’ crash couple’s virtual Zoom wedding Princeton names its first black valedictorian in the university’s history Catching up with WWE Wrestler Sonya 2021 Kia Seltos VIDEO: Protesters calling for gyms to reopen do squats, push-ups outside Clearwater courthouse VIDEO: Men caught racing at 130 mph on Courtney Campbell Causeway Florida coronavirus: 386 additional cases, 14 deaths in latest update News Channel 8 holds Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall with local leaders Long-awaited water bottle fill stations unveiled at Tampa International Airport Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay connects those struggling during coronavirus outbreak New images show heart of Jupiter’s storms, planet’s jack-o-lantern glow WATCH: Excited dolphin jumps 12 times in a row near St. Pete Public Mass for Catholics resumes in Tampa Bay Shanghai Disneyland reopens with anti-virus controls Gas prices level off as Florida reopens Tampa Bay bakery feeds hundreds of families with free bread Anti-lockdown protesters carry weapons into North Carolina sandwich shop WATCH: 96-year-old veteran dances after he and wife beat coronavirus Pinellas Park reopens some recreational centers for kids’ program Viral video sensation ‘double rainbow guy’ dies at 57 Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92 STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Warm and dry days ahead